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BMW 3 series convertible2007-08 models mfg. after Apr. 2007SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED COMBINATION HEAD AND TORSO AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Marginal Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Good Poor Good Good GoodRear passenger Good Good Good MarginalImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The BMW 3 series convertible was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Beginning with 2007 models built after April 2007, design changes were made to the side airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).Injury measures:Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.Head protection:Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side airbag that deployed from the seat.Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the interior side trim. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.